After the quarrel, I tried all my best to fix the misunderstanding between us, but all my efforts seemed _____.
While these activities might cause laughter ______ respect, in reality they require an enormous amount of strength.
You can imagine what great trouble we had ______ the new school.
The Chinese government has passed a new regulation forbidding supermarkets and stores to ______ free plastic bags to shoppers in order to protect the environment.
______ an important decision more on emotion than on reason, you will regret it sooner or later.
Jack has got into _______ habit of collecting newspaper cuttings, which is _______ great joy for him.